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The home that terrified and enamored its occupants in Daphne du Maurier's 'Rebecca' was based on real-life houses in the English countryside.

August 18 Mental Floss Trivia of the Day

Test your knowledge with Mental Floss’s Trivia of the Day for August 18. How well do you know this day in history? How about general knowledge questions?

L to R: Matt Damon is Odysseus and Zendaya is Athena in 'The Odyssey.'

Find out which Greek mythology movies earned the highest Tomatometer ratings, from 'Orpheus' and 'Hercules' to Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.'

De Niro and Scorsese on the 'Taxi Driver' set.

Paul Schrader’s 'Taxi Driver' script didn't include "You talkin' to me?" Here is how Robert De Niro came up with one of cinema's most famous lines.

Discover the most and least pet-friendly cities in America based on WalletHub’s latest study comparing veterinary costs, dog parks, and pet-friendly rentals.

One film he considered a “gift,” while another felt “weird” to watch.

Painting of David Crockett by John Neagle

Here are four misconceptions about the legendary frontier hero you may know as Davy Crockett, from his actual name to whether he died fighting at the Alamo.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

From big populations to small, the biggest salaries for mayors across the country might surprise you.

Though often associated with wisdom, owls also bring danger and darkness.

Not everything you see in movies and TV shows about gladiators are true. We debunk five misconceptions here.

Consider yourself a trivia whiz? Start your day with these questions—and answers—covering general knowledge and this day in history.

These are the most popular sodas in every state of the country. See if you agree with your state’s favorite.

Test your knowledge of the 'Game of Thrones' universe with this quiz and see how many characters you can match to their surnames.

Discover the specific food Anthony Bourdain ate on a trip to France that ignited his lifelong obsession with food and cooking.

Hands touching lightbulb with label "Mental Floss Riddles"

Give your brain something to puzzle over with these 50 tricky riddles with answers provided.

Before Al Capone became America's most notorious gangster, he absorbed the lessons of one ruthless mentor.

Milk poured into iced coffee drink in glass

From mochas to espresso, every country has their preferences when it comes to a cup of joe.

David Bowie was a voracious reader who, by his own admission, kept every book he ever read. Here are 100 of the rock star's favorite reads.

Jason Voorhees of ‘Friday the 13th’ costume

There have been some excellent slasher movies of the past. How well can you name them just from the name of one of the side characters?

From Zoomer and Zorbit notebooks to bean buddies and jackets, these Lisa Frank items will take you back to a rainbow-colored time—for a pretty penny.

Hugh Laurie And Geena Davis In 'Stuart Little'

An art historian named Gergely Barki discovered the lost Róbert Berény painting 'Sleeping Lady with Black Vase' while watching 'Stuart Little' with his daughter on Christmas Eve.